Technology Project Senior Manager

TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SENIOR MANAGER

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Position is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of long term and / or complex technology projects or programs while leading matrixed project team members that are each responsible for elements therein. This includes building technology project governance structures and delivery plans to enable fulfillment of articulated business goals. Role is instrumental in driving and tracking project activities, schedule, scope, and budget, as well as negotiating changes in plans and effective communication with all stakeholders.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Independently manages multiple long-term complex projects or programs
• Independently manages complex project budgets
• Independently drives and manages project activities relating to meeting project objectives, budget, scope, quality standards and schedule
• Provides a proactive interface between project stakeholders and senior management team to ensure complete and accurate definitions of business requirements and delivery of business applications
• Develops, prepares, presents and maintains project plans, including staffing requirements, cost estimates, detailed budgets and work breakdown structures and schedules
• Performs project risk assessments, including identifying key risk factors, providing effective mitigation strategies and assigning contingency action plans to both schedules and budgets
• Manages projects and teams, including applying established methodologies, using change control templates and processes; managing time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools; monitoring budgets; coordinating resource acquisition and utilization; serving as a liaison with internal customers and external suppliers; and communicating regularly with project stakeholders.
• Interfaces with all levels of management throughout the bank
• Displays creativity when designing solutions to problems
• Creates formalized governance structures, reports and presentations
• Presents to senior and executive level management
• Contributes effectively to the collective team effort and offers ideas and solutions to complex problems
• Recognized as a trusted mentor and leader among project managers

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years project manager experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex technical projects involving large teams

Additional Qualifications

• 2 or more years of banking or financial industry experience preferred
• Advanced senior professional with wide ranging experience uses professional concepts and to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Requires specialized depth and or breadth of expertise
• Serves as an expert in own discipline or area of specialization
• Preferred to have industry knowledge to support the design and/or vendor product selection to solve corporate wide issues or enhancements
• Must be extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of project methodology, project management tools and techniques across all project activities
• Strong presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner
• PMP certification preferred
• Agile Scrum Master Certification preferred
• 2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience preferred
• Must be able to create highly complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $90,000 - $160,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us .

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.